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[Can't find "Format" command for blank CD]

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by 275rambler, 2012/02/01.

  1. 2012/02/01
    275rambler

    275rambler Inactive Thread Starter

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    When putting a blank unformated cd in my cd drive It will not format and I can not find the format command. Now what do I do. I hope I do not have to reload win. XP and service pack 3.
    Greg
     
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    Russ

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    CD and DVD do not need to be formated to use them.
     
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    rsinfo

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    As Russ has said, you don't need to format blank cd. What program are you using for writing cd?
     
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    SpywareDr

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    TonyT

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    Also note, you cannot format CDR disks, only CDRW disks. Both are already formatted when purchased, CDRW can be erased or formatted.
     
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